RAF Cosford Museum to host aerospace summer school for teenagers

Youngsters are being given the chance to get to grips with the future of aerospace engineering during a week-long residential summer school at RAF Cosford.

By Matthew Growcott

Published Mar 15, 2018

Last updated Mar 15, 2018

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Students Amy Davies, 16, and Aiden Childs, 15, try out a flight simulator at the RAF Museum in Cosford

Teenagers aged between 14 and 15 are being invited to apply for the STAAR programme, which will take place in July.

Up to 40 students will be learn first-hand about the design and development of manned aircraft and other advanced aerospace systems.

The programme was unveiled at the museum, with pupils from across the county having a tour around the museum and getting a chance to try out some activities.

Flying a drone - Cian Onions 16, with FLT Howard Fielder and Lily Dean

Organisers said the STARR has been designed to inspire young adults to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based fields.